English dictionary
inaugural
adjectiveParts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- serving to set in motion
adjective
- occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction
noun
- the ceremonial induction into a position
noun
- an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)
Example sentences
the magazine's inaugural issue
the initiative phase in the negotiations
an initiatory step toward a treaty
his first (or maiden) speech in Congress
the liner's maiden voyage
the President's inaugural address
an inaugural ball
the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration